- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260016901951Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #27 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts · Michigan
NCES ID 260016901951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
195 on latest CCD 260016901951 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
195 enr · 32.5:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School (90 students)
Resource Investment Index #27 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary compares
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.5:1 | ▲ 86% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
75.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
How Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary
How many students attend Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary?
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary is 32.5:1, which is 86% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary?
92.3% of students at Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary?
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts?
Besides Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary, Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts also operates Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School (90 students). See the Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts district page for the complete list.